Leonardo Aw139 vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Leonardo AW139 and Pilatus PC-24 serve different mission categories: the AW139 is a twin‑engine medium helicopter optimized for vertical lift operations such as offshore transport, search and rescue, EMS, and utility work, while the PC-24 is a twin‑engine light business jet designed for fast point‑to‑point travel, including operations into shorter and semi‑prepared runways. In range, the PC-24 typically offers substantially greater nonstop distance than the AW139, making it better suited to longer intercity or regional trips. The AW139’s practical range is generally shorter, but it compensates by accessing locations with no runway at all, such as ships, rooftops, and remote sites. For passenger capacity, both can be configured in similar numeric bands depending on layout, but they differ in comfort and use-case: the AW139 commonly carries roughly 8 to 15 passengers in utility or transport interiors, whereas the PC-24 is usually arranged for about 6 to 10 passengers in executive seating, with higher cruise speed and cabin pressurization tailored to business travel.
| Spec | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 11.69 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 17 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — |
| Manufacturer | Leonardo | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | AW139 | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 573 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.69 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 15 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 4701 | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 15 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,929 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 165 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,900,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 17 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 15 | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 15 | 6 |
| Lavatory | — | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Crew Rest | — | No |
| Jump Seat | — | No |
| Cargo Door | — | Yes |
| Galley Location | — | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Optional Refreshment Center |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 23500 |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PT6C-67C | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 1679 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 414 | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 3435 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length (ft) | 54.7 | 52.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 16.4 | 17.4 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.7 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 282 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 120 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 23 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 90 |